The 5 rides and handles well, thanks to its Ford Focus-based underpinnings. Sliding doors blend in well – there are no unsightly silver door runners on the rear quarter panels
Brushed silver accents brighten the dashboard, while big buttons on stereo mean it is easy to use. Console-mounted gearlever is a short reach away from the steering wheel, and six-speed box has a slick shift
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The centre seat of the second row folds out of the base of the left-hand chair, creating extra storage in the process
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